December is National Eggnog Month (and Egg Nog Day is December 24th, so ’tis the season), and this is a favorite drink for many families during the holidays. Did you know eggnog dates back to the 13th century? Today variations of this timeless spiced egg and milk drink are enjoyed in countries around the world. […]
Do you know much egg you really need to make it a full-blown eggnog? According to Hellmann’s, you need however much egg is in its mayonnaise. While egg is only the third ingredient in Hellmann’s mayonnaise, behind oil and water, America’s best-selling mayo still believes that’s plenty of egg to give you a perfectly acceptable nog […]
It’s quite possibly the most legendary perk in the fast food world: The McDonald’s McGold Card, entitling its holder to free McDonald’s for life. Even if you’re not a huge Mickey D’s fan, you’ll have to admit that being able to drop into thousands of locations across the country for a free coffee, fries, or Happy Meal on […]
Breaking foodie news fresh out of the oven: Baguettes, the French food staple, are receiving the international acclaim they deserve. UNESCO experts gathering in Morocco this week decided that the simple French flute — made only of flour, water, salt, and yeast — deserved United Nations recognition, after France’s culture ministry warned of a “continuous […]
Has his ascension from the Prince of Wales to King Charles changed the U.K.’s new monarch? When it comes to his policy on foie gras, it’s only gotten bigger. As Prince of Wales, Charles banned chefs at his residences from serving foie gras in 2008, according to the Telegraph. (Buckingham Palace apparently followed suit, but not until three years later.) […]
Krispy Kreme never shies away from a chance to offer new varieties of doughnuts. So the question isn’t if the doughnut chain will be releasing a special lineup of Christmas-themed treats, but instead what the theme will be. Well, that question was answered the day after Thanksgiving, when the “Santa’s Bake Shop” collection debuted. The three new doughnut […]
When Spam released a bizarre pumpkin spice variety in autumn of 2019, many thought the seasonal stunt would backfire. Instead, that launch ended up being wildly successful, as Pumpkin Spice Spam sold out in about seven hours. So perhaps that’s why, as odd as it sounds, the brand is pitching their new Christmas concoction with such confidence as […]
Gearing up for Thanksgiving prep or a marathon of online shopping? Dunkin’s got you covered with a seasonal celebration and a super special offer. This year, National Espresso Day takes place on Wednesday, November 23–that’s 24 hours before the big feast. But at Dunkin’ they’re celebrating all week long! From November 20 to November 23, Dunkin’ Rewards […]
It’s hard to believe over three years have passed since Popeyes first released their chicken sandwich — one of the most buzzed about new fast food menu item ever, and a trendsetter that inspired everyone from KFC to Starbucks, trying to to capitalize on the phenomenon. But while the competition tried to play catchup, perhaps the biggest challenge has […]
Pop-Tarts is encouraging everyone to sketch out some blueprints and assemble their best Pop-Tarts gingerbread houses this holiday season (using the newly available Gingerbread flavor, or any of your other faves). And they’re also giving away $15,000 to one lucky winner who posts a photo of their best Gingerbread build on Instagram or Twitter. “Rather […]